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Senators Demand Accountability From X, Meta, and Alphabet Over Sexualized Deepfakes

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News, Regulation & Policy

By Maria Konash Jan 15, 2026

U.S. senators are demanding detailed explanations from major tech platforms on how they prevent and monetize AI-generated sexual deepfakes. The inquiry follows renewed scrutiny of generative AI tools and their safeguards.

Ex-MrBeast Strategist Builds AI Tool to Boost Short-Form Video Content and Analytics

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

By Maria Konash Nov 24, 2025

Palo, founded by Jay Neo and former Palantir engineer Shivam Kumar, provides AI-powered analytics and ideation tools to help short-form video creators optimize content and grow audiences.

TikTok Tests User Controls for AI-Generated Content

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News, Regulation & Policy

By Maria Konash Nov 19, 2025

TikTok is testing a new slider that lets users adjust how much AI-generated content appears in their feed. The company will also add invisible watermarks to better identify AI-produced videos.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

AI-Generated Bear Videos Fuel Panic Amid Record Fatal Attacks in Japan

By Maria Konash Nov 13, 2025

Amid Japan’s record 13 fatal bear attacks in 2025, AI-generated videos showing fake encounters on platforms like TikTok are spreading misinformation, heightening public fear and complicating safety messaging.